Memento Mori in NYC: The Art of Japanese Life and Death
Two days of art, talks, and ritual exploring life through the lens of death, with Japanese artists, thinkers, and makers. Early Bird $20, General Admission $30 — one ticket covers both days.
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Nov 5 – 6, 2026Memento Mori in NYC: The Art of Japanese Life and Death
Two days of art, talks, and ritual exploring life through the lens of death, with Japanese artists, thinkers, and makers. Early Bird $20, General Admission $30 — one ticket covers both days.
Tickets & Details- RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United States
Mizuhiki: Japanese Decorative Knots – Memento Mori Jewelry
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesPart of Memento Mori in NYC. Learn the basic mizuhiki knots and their meanings with instructor Satoi Adams, and make your own accessory to take home. Limited to 12. Admission ticket required.
Kimekomi: Japanese Traditional Doll-Making – Frog, Owl & More
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesMake a kimekomi doll (Frog, Owl, Jizo, Daruma, or Goldfish) by pressing fabric into the grooves of a wooden body. Two hours; no experience necessary, all materials included.
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangement – Ohara Style
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesOhara-style Japanese flower arrangement in two levels: Introductory Course (6:30–8:30 pm) and Above Beginner (6:00–8:00 pm). Flower fee and materials are included.
Wasanbon Wagashi: Japanese Pressed-Sugar Confectionery
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesPress wasanbon, a fine Japanese sugar, into carved wooden molds and take the sweets home. A 90-minute class with Yuki Sakura; no baking or experience needed.
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangement – Ohara Style
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesOhara-style Japanese flower arrangement in two levels: Introductory Course (6:30–8:30 pm) and Above Beginner (6:00–8:00 pm). Flower fee and materials are included.
Suminagashi: Japanese Marbling Art
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesFloat ink on water and transfer the marbled pattern onto washi paper and fabric in a 60-minute class. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Ages 12+.
Sumi-E: Japanese Ink Painting – Bamboo (Four Noble Ones)
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesPaint bamboo, one of the Four Noble Ones, in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided.
Kimekomi: Japanese Traditional Doll-Making – Bear
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesMake a kimekomi bear by pressing fabric into the grooves of a wooden body, then take it home. A three-hour workshop; no experience necessary, all materials included.
Sumi-E: Japanese Ink Painting – Asian Dragon
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesPaint an Asian dragon in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided.
Sumi-E: Japanese Ink Painting – Asian Dragon
RESOBOX 91 E 3rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesPaint an Asian dragon in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided.
Virtual Ikebana class – Misho Style
A one-hour online Misho-style ikebana class on Zoom. Bring two or three kinds of flowers, clippers, and a vase, and get tips as you build your own arrangement.